Molding Technician

** Molding Technician / Mold Mechanic – Manufacturing | Silgan Closures | Champaign, IL
**** Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Molding Technician (Mold Mechanic) at our Champaign, IL manufacturing facility.
** In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, repair, and optimize high-speed molding machinery to ensure efficient production of food and beverage packaging components. Grow your manufacturing career with a Fortune 500 company known for stability, innovation, and employee development.
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* What We Offer:

*** Pay range $29.21 - $32.32 per hour

* Schedule:

2-2-3 with every other weekend off – Friday - Sunday

* Hours:

12-hour 5:45am – 6:00pm
* Weekly pay with opportunities for overtime
* No mandatory overtime
* Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage,
* with no additional premium cost
* for dependent coverage
* Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
* Vacation starts accruing on your first day
* 401k with employer match and company-paid pension program
* Tuition reimbursement and safety gear allowance for safety glasses and shoes
* Employee appreciation events monthly with food trucks, giveaways and more  
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* What You Will Do:

*** Set up, process, and troubleshoot molding machinery and auxiliary equipment
* Perform preventative maintenance per schedule to maximize uptime and product quality
* Ensure parts meet all quality and safety requirements
* Monitor and maintain chiller and production system performance
* Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and management teams
* Maintain accurate documentation according to GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards
* Promote a culture of safety, reliability, and teamwork  
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* What You’ll Need:

*** High school diploma or GED required
* 2+
** years of experience
** as a molding technician, mold mechanic, or related maintenance role
* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment  
** Why Join Silgan Closures:
*** Work for a stable, Fortune 500 company with 109 facilities worldwide.
* Join a team focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation.
* Build a long-term career in manufacturing and packaging, an essential part of the food supply chain.
* Be part of a company culture based on teamwork, respect, and reliability.  
** Apply Today
** If you’re an experienced
** Molding Technician
** or
** Mold Mechanic
** in the
** Champaign, IL
** area seeking a stable, rewarding manufacturing career,
** apply online today to join Silgan Closures
** and help us shape the future of sustainable packaging.